{"id":1388085,"date":"2025-07-23T22:24:41","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T02:24:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fcsn.org\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=1388085"},"modified":"2025-07-23T22:24:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T02:24:41","slug":"what-to-know-about-early-intervention","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/fcsn.org\/zh\/resource\/what-to-know-about-early-intervention\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Know About Early Intervention"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1388086\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fcsn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/EI-Fact-Booklet-Updated-4-24-25.png?resize=300%2C388&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cover of the booklet, &quot;What to Know About Early Intervention&quot;\" width=\"300\" height=\"388\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Federation has developed a new booklet to guide families and professionals through the Early Intervention process.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are a parent exploring options for the first time or a professional assisting a family in need, this resource provides a comprehensive overview of how to access Early Intervention services. 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